Mar20
Published by misha in Adventure, Africa, Eating, Hiking, Morocco, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking
Situated at the foot of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, the Kasbah du Toubkal sits on a rocky crag 5,900 feet (1,800 m) up in the Atlas Mountains. The mountains are just 40 miles (64 km) from the city of Marrakech, Morocco. The restored fort is reached by a fifteen-minute mule ride from the tiny Berber village of Imlil. The Kasbah dose not describe itself as a hotel, it is more an extension of the hospitality. Photo by: Martin and Kathy Dady
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Mar09
Published by misha in Africa, Cultural, Eating, Hotels, Morocco, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Swimming, Travel Stories
Brad Pitt and David Bowie are among the high-profile guests who have visited Jnane (formerly Jnane Tamsana), in Palmeraie, not far from Marrakech. Jnane is the creation of Maryanne Loum-Martin, a Senegalese lawyer-turned-designer, and her husband, Cary J. Martin, an ethno-botanist from the United States. Photo by: Travel Intelligence
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Aug11
Published by Asya in Adventure, Africa, Chillin, Hiking, Hotels, Morocco, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Travel Stories, Walking
At 600 m high above sea level, the Kasbah du Toubkal Hotel looks out over surrounding villages and majestic mountains. It is located in the High Atlas Mountains, only 1.5 hours drive of Marrakech, Morocco. Originally built in the 1940′s it was totally rebuilt in the 1990′s. The hotel is combination of hostel and hotel which provides a comfortable mountain refuge in the stunning setting of the beautiful Toubkal National Park.
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Mar11
Published by Asya in Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Relaxing, Romantic, Spa
An exellent situated fascinating hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, with princely rooms and plenty of luster and flaunt. The hotel’s inner court is a scenic oasis from the hectic Medina with hanging gardens and full grown palms. The colonnaded patio has a pool and is surrounded by Moorish arches, while the hammam has an impressive range of therapeutic treatments. La Sultana’s large roof terrace space offers stunning expansive views over the Medina out to the Atlas Mountains.
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Feb09
Published by Asya in Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Relaxing, Spa
Located in the heart of the Palmeraie and 10 km away from the city center of Marrakech,
Morocco, Riad Mehdi welcomes you to a world of delight born of a subtle alliance of orientalism traditional and contemporary culture zen. Built around a superb pool, the
Riad Mehdi seduces by the imposing framework of its Moorish architecture. With the shelter of the thousand-year-old cob rampart, inside the bustling medina, offers you a place entirely dedicated to relaxation and intimacy. Located on a 3 acres park in the heart of the palm trees area, in a magnificent acres of private gardens planted with orange trees, bougainvilleas, olive trees, jasmine and roses. There is a delicate sensuality, an absolute serenity. Riad Mehdi is a member of
Harmony Collection Hotel Group.
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Oct06
Published by vanhal in Africa, Chillin, Eating, Fishing, Monuments, Morocco, Photos, Relaxing, Travel gear
Kingdom of Morocco
Geography
Area: 446,550 sq. km. (172,413 sq. mi.) slightly larger than California. (The disputed territory of Western Sahara comprises another 267,028 sq. km or 102,703 sq. mi.)
Major cities: Rabat (Capital), Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Tangier.
Terrain: Coastal plains, mountains, desert.
Climate: Mediterranean to more extreme in the interior and south.
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